Planning a surprise party sounds like a piece of cake… right up until you actually start putting it together, that is. Suddenly you’re juggling venues, guest lists and the small matter of getting everyone in one place at the same time without tipping off the one person who isn’t supposed to know – and that’s before you’ve even thought about the food.
And if you thought you could get out of it by serving up a platter of pre-made sandwiches and crisps, think again. What you serve can make or break the whole event. Nail it and people will be talking about the party for years. Miss the mark, and, well, they’ll still be talking about it – just probably not for the reasons you were hoping for. It’s a tightrope walk, but luckily, it’s one Hog Roast Coxhill has had plenty of practice on.
At Hog Roast Coxhill, we don’t just see food as something to fill plates. We see it as the thing that pulls people together, sparks conversation and turns an ordinary afternoon into a memory that sticks. That’s why we’ve put so much effort into building a menu list that flexes to fit any event, any guest list and any budget.
Our most recent client discovered exactly that when they reached out while planning a surprise 60th birthday party for their dad. Between talking through their vision and bouncing ideas back and forth with our catering manager Mark, they landed on the perfect fit: our Gourmet BBQ Menu.
True to its name, this popular spread takes the beloved British BBQ and puts a uniquely tasty spin on those classic flavours, giving guests something to go back and refill their plates for. Whether it’s mouthwatering beef burgers you’re after, juicy sausages, chicken kebabs or ribs that will have you licking your fingers without a hint of shame, everyone’s cravings are met with this spread – and then some.
For our client, it ticked every box. With plenty of options for the veggies and vegans in the group, plus a solid line-up of sides to round things out, there was more than enough to keep 40-odd guests happy and full. And the birthday boy himself? Completely blown away – both by the surprise and the spread waiting for him.
Being part of a memory like that, one a family will keep coming back to, is exactly why Hog Roast Coxhill loves doing what we do. We’re always ready for the next one, so don’t hesitate to hit us up.